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UX Manager
at The Home Depot in Atlanta
POSITION PURPOSE
The Manager, Online User Experience (UX) will lead a team of UX professionals to develop processes and strategies that enhance the online customer experience and maximize the revenue potential of Homedepot.com. Leads cross-functionally to implement solutions that will enhance consumer interaction with The Home Depot's e-commerce platform. Utilizes stated requirements to identify the root cause of site users' problems and designs user interfaces to address issues. Collaborates with UX peers to evaluate personas and scenarios, envision edge-cases and communicate optimal design solutions to a variety of audiences.
MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
20% Evaluates existing user experiences and identifies areas for improvement
20% Collaborates with business clients and developers to identify requirements and verify design feasibility
20% Researches user interface design and development techniques to identify innovate and elegant solutions to complex user interface problems
15% Designs application user interfaces, including information architecture and interaction design; produces design documents that explain design to clients and developers
10% Creates user interface resources such as graphics, icons, audio, video and help documentation
15% Leads and develops assigned staff to provide the best possible experience for Home Depot customers
NATURE AND SCOPE
Position reports to the Sr Manager, User Experience
Accountable for direct supervision of the work activities of others. In addition to personnel issues -- including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinates.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must pass the Drug Test.
Must pass the Background Check.
Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable.
EDUCATION REQUIRED
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 5
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior mobile design experience a plus
Experience designing kiosk interaction and flow preferred
Experience designing modern we applications a plus
Experience designing on enterprise / productivity applications a plus
Previous development experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES
BS or MS in Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Graphic Design with emphasis on UI design, Computer Science with emphasis on UI development or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years of experience managing development or design teams
4-plus years of industry experience in UI design
Exceptional attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present to audiences at all levels
Strong understanding of multichannel ramifications of interactive enhancements and alterations
Interested?
Please Apply Online: https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_homedepot/external/jobDetails.do?functionName=getJobDetail&jobPostId=173260&localeCode=en-us
The Manager, Online User Experience (UX) will lead a team of UX professionals to develop processes and strategies that enhance the online customer experience and maximize the revenue potential of Homedepot.com. Leads cross-functionally to implement solutions that will enhance consumer interaction with The Home Depot's e-commerce platform. Utilizes stated requirements to identify the root cause of site users' problems and designs user interfaces to address issues. Collaborates with UX peers to evaluate personas and scenarios, envision edge-cases and communicate optimal design solutions to a variety of audiences.
MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
20% Evaluates existing user experiences and identifies areas for improvement
20% Collaborates with business clients and developers to identify requirements and verify design feasibility
20% Researches user interface design and development techniques to identify innovate and elegant solutions to complex user interface problems
15% Designs application user interfaces, including information architecture and interaction design; produces design documents that explain design to clients and developers
10% Creates user interface resources such as graphics, icons, audio, video and help documentation
15% Leads and develops assigned staff to provide the best possible experience for Home Depot customers
NATURE AND SCOPE
Position reports to the Sr Manager, User Experience
Accountable for direct supervision of the work activities of others. In addition to personnel issues -- including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinates.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must pass the Drug Test.
Must pass the Background Check.
Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable.
EDUCATION REQUIRED
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 5
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior mobile design experience a plus
Experience designing kiosk interaction and flow preferred
Experience designing modern we applications a plus
Experience designing on enterprise / productivity applications a plus
Previous development experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES
BS or MS in Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Graphic Design with emphasis on UI design, Computer Science with emphasis on UI development or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years of experience managing development or design teams
4-plus years of industry experience in UI design
Exceptional attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present to audiences at all levels
Strong understanding of multichannel ramifications of interactive enhancements and alterations
Interested?
Please Apply Online: https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_homedepot/external/jobDetails.do?functionName=getJobDetail&jobPostId=173260&localeCode=en-us
Published on 22-09-2010